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http://www.pacamp.com This monstrous outdoor venue at the OC Fairgrounds is the official beacon of the summer concert season for those who frequent the OC Fair in Costa Mesa. After you’re done chomping down on a
prehistoric turkey leg or a mouthwatering burger, the chance to watch some of the biggest names in
pop and rock should not go unfulfilled. Especially since most of the ticket prices for these shos aren’t
gonna break the bank. For the local music fan who might never spend money on a ticket to see Adam
Lambert of Three Dog Night, the sole reason for the Pacific Amphitheater's existence is to welcome the
return of bands who've gone out into the record industry wilderness and come back rockstars. And if
you can pack that sucker, then by god, you've made it. More >>

http://www.pappyandharriets.com A cowboy bar in a former false-front movie-set town near Joshua Tree has become the real thing, just by looking the part. The club books a stellar array of roots, country, indie and alt-rockers, who love to make the drive across the desert just to perform in Pappy & Harriet's unique ghost-town location. More >>

http://www.goldensailshotel.com/pchclub/ The PCH club is a happening bar in an unexpected location. The first floor of a Best Western Hotel. But don't let the maids and sun screened tourists mislead you, this spot is serious about live entertainment. Housed in a cavernous concrete floor room, the PCH Club features a small bar area, several tables and, in a red-hued, backlit corner, a couple of booths. You'll also notice a large stage against one of the walls where live shows are a nightly occurrence thanks to Lynn Nicholson and Top Rock Entertainment. The PCH is frequently host to rock & roll cover bands such as Cubensis, as well as weekly karaoke nights. The full bar serves up stiff drinks and a respectable selection of draft beers including Dos Equis, Sam Adams Summer Ale, Blue Moon, Bud Light and Coors Light. Depending on the label, a pint will run you between $4 and $5. More >>

http://www.pikelongbeach.com Not to be confused with that taxpayer-subsidized, almost-always-barren-of-tourists monstrosity known as the Pike in Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach's the Pike is a bar and grill owned by Chris Reece, drummer for the famed SoCal punk band Social Distortion. Located on Fourth Street near the Art Theater in the town's hip vintage-boutiques district, the sea foam green walls sport a kitschy mix of nautical flotsam and punk-rock memorabilia. The jukebox rocks everything from the Misfits to Gram Parsons. Pretty cocktail waitresses serve up drinks from the full bar as well as a small selection of brews. Labels include : Pyramid Hef, Stone IPA and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. More >>

http://www.thepinthouse.com In the evolutionary time line of bars, the Pint House blazes its own path. It calls itself "an upscale American-style pub and restaurant without an upscale price," but let us translate: It's more Cheers than Moe's Tavern, more burger joint than gastropub. Regulars, or maybe those crazy college kids from nearby Fullerton College, order the Power Tower, an oversized beer dispenser the height and shape of a gigantic lava lamp. The house-baked soft pretzels are the defining mouthful of the night; the twisty, well-browned doughy loops are the natural symbiotic partner to anything hop-based you should drink. So oven-hot they burn the epidermis off your fingertips and crusted with perhaps too much salt, they will, as in that oft-quoted Seinfeld episode, make you thirsty. More >>

http://www.fairplex.com/fp For a long time, this expansive place in Pomona was known as the L.A. County Fairgrounds, and it's still the annual home of the L.A. County Fair, and has been ever since 1922. The 500-plus-acre facility includes Fairplex Park, a race track with a large adjoining grandstand, which is used in the late summer for the annual concert series, featuring such musicians as The B-52s, Al Green, Los Lobos, Demi Lovato, The Motels, Gloria Trevi, Heart, Earth WInd & Fire, Peter Frampton, Chaka Khan, Gretchen Wilson and Tower of Power. Owned by the County of L.A., the sprawling complex is also the site of a wide variety of conventions, music festivals, trade shows, car auctions, drag racing and other motorsports. More >>

http://www.portfoliocoffeehouse.com Though there's no alcohol served-wait! Keep reading!-this stylish and quaint coffeehouse is a perfect little spot for those looking to relax, make use of the computers available or get some work done on their own laptop. Although Fridays and Saturdays usually involve live music, Wednesdays are especially entertaining thanks to open-mic night when anyone itching for the spotlight can sign up for his/her 15 minutes of fame. Bonus: Portfolio serves the best Mexican hot chocolate this side of the border. More >>

http://www.prospectorlongbeach.com Gussied up in gold rush decor, this legendary watering hole evokes a saloon from the old west, or maybe Knott's Berry Farm. With a full complement of liquors, it's the spot to go for fried bar appetizers, and bourbon. A moderate beer selection includes Budweiser, Stella, Haywire Hef and Prospector Pale Ale. Most nights feature live music from local indie bands. More >>